‘The pain felt by loved ones will stay with them for the rest of their lives, which is why we need to make sure the punishment fits the crime.

‘Reading some of the tragic stories highlighted by the Drive for Justice campaign has made it clear that more needs to be done.

‘That’s why the Government’s message is absolutely clear – if you drive dangerously and kill on our roads, you could face a life sentence.’

Crawley MP Henry Smith also met Liz Truss yesterday to discuss proposals from the Government to strengthen custodial sentences for killer drivers.

Mr Smith said: “When I meet Crawley residents it’s always heartbreaking to hear when a member of someone’s family has been killed by a reckless driver.

“It’s right that the Government are looking to increase sentences for dangerous drivers.”

Yesterday, Scotland’s First Minister endorsed the Drive For Justice campaign.

Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament: “Those who drive dangerously and kill people ruin lives, not just of those who die but also their family and friends.

“I do think there is a strong case for toughening up the sentences that are available to the courts in these circumstances, and I hope very much that will be the direction of travel the UK Government takes, once it has had the opportunity to consider the responses of the consultation.”